1 Demographic Profile

1.0.1 Race and Ethnicity

White and Non-White Population Composition, 1900-2020. White residents have made up a majority of the population of Charlottesville over the past century, peaking at 85% in 1970. Inherent limitations of and inconsistencies across historical census data collections require simplifying long-term population trends into ‘white’ and ‘nonwhite.’

Figure 1.1: White and Non-White Population Composition, 1900-2020. White residents have made up a majority of the population of Charlottesville over the past century, peaking at 85% in 1970. Inherent limitations of and inconsistencies across historical census data collections require simplifying long-term population trends into ‘white’ and ‘nonwhite.’

Population Composition by Race & Ethnicity, 2012-2022. According to US Census data, in 2022 65% of residents identified as White, 17% as Black or African American, 7% as Asian, 6% as Hispanic or Latino, and 4% as Multiracial. The remaining 1% identified as American Indian/Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, or an Other Racial Identity.

Figure 1.2: Population Composition by Race & Ethnicity, 2012-2022. According to US Census data, in 2022 65% of residents identified as White, 17% as Black or African American, 7% as Asian, 6% as Hispanic or Latino, and 4% as Multiracial. The remaining 1% identified as American Indian/Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, or an Other Racial Identity.

1.0.2 Age & Sex

Age of Residents: 2012 vs 2022. In 2022, 20% of city residents were under 20 years, 48% were between 20 and 44 years, 20% were 45-64 years, and 12% were 65 years and older.

Figure 1.3: Age of Residents: 2012 vs 2022. In 2022, 20% of city residents were under 20 years, 48% were between 20 and 44 years, 20% were 45-64 years, and 12% were 65 years and older.

Sex by Age Group. In the US Census American Community Survey, 2022, 51% of residents identified as female and 49% identified as male.

Figure 1.4: Sex by Age Group. In the US Census American Community Survey, 2022, 51% of residents identified as female and 49% identified as male.

1.0.3 Nativity & Language

Nativity of Residents. In 2022, 10% of residents were born outside of the United States, including naturalized citizens. 90% of residents were born in the US, in US territories, or born abroad of American parents.

Figure 1.5: Nativity of Residents. In 2022, 10% of residents were born outside of the United States, including naturalized citizens. 90% of residents were born in the US, in US territories, or born abroad of American parents.

Residents Born Outside the US by Place of Birth, 2022. Of foreign-born residents, 54% were born in Asia, 19% Latin America, including Mexico as part of Central America, 16% Europe, 5% Northern America, and 6% Africa.

Figure 1.6: Residents Born Outside the US by Place of Birth, 2022. Of foreign-born residents, 54% were born in Asia, 19% Latin America, including Mexico as part of Central America, 16% Europe, 5% Northern America, and 6% Africa.

Limited & Non-Limited English Speaking Households, 2022. 84% of households speak only English, 14% of households are multilingual including English, and 2% are limited English speaking households.

Figure 1.7: Limited & Non-Limited English Speaking Households, 2022. 84% of households speak only English, 14% of households are multilingual including English, and 2% are limited English speaking households.

Limited & Non-Limited English Speaking Households by Language, 2022. Of the approximately 283 linguistically isolated households, 119 speak Spanish, 61 Arabic, 24 Korean, 24 Other Asian and Pacific Island languages, 18 Other Indo-European languages, 12 Chinese (incl. Mandarin, Cantonese), 25 Other and unspecified languages.

Figure 1.8: Limited & Non-Limited English Speaking Households by Language, 2022. Of the approximately 283 linguistically isolated households, 119 speak Spanish, 61 Arabic, 24 Korean, 24 Other Asian and Pacific Island languages, 18 Other Indo-European languages, 12 Chinese (incl. Mandarin, Cantonese), 25 Other and unspecified languages.

1.0.4 Disability

Disability Status by Age Group, 2022. Approximately 4,138 people identify as having a disability, with near half of those aged 65 and older (1,817 people).

Figure 1.9: Disability Status by Age Group, 2022. Approximately 4,138 people identify as having a disability, with near half of those aged 65 and older (1,817 people).

Number of people identifying as having a particular disability. Census-defined categories and the number of people include hearing difficulties (829), vision difficulties (477), cognitive difficulties (1,561), ambulatory difficulties (2,008), self-care difficulties (812), and independent living difficulties (1,743).

Figure 1.10: Number of people identifying as having a particular disability. Census-defined categories and the number of people include hearing difficulties (829), vision difficulties (477), cognitive difficulties (1,561), ambulatory difficulties (2,008), self-care difficulties (812), and independent living difficulties (1,743).

1.0.5 LGBTQIA+ Communities

2 Human Development Framework

American Human Developement Index: Comparison Across Benchmark Localities
American HD Index Health Access to Knowledge Living Standards
Life Expectancy (years) At Least High School Diploma At Least Bachelor’s Degree Graduate Degree School Enrollment Median Earnings (2022 $)
Local
Charlottesville 6.0 79 92% 59% 31% 86% $36,222
Albemarle 7.1 82 94% 60% 30% 86% $49,170
State
Virginia 5.7 78 91% 41% 18% 76% $46,815
Benchmark Localities
Alexandria City 7.9 82 94% 66% 34% 75% $72,618
Lynchburg City 3.8 74 90% 38% 15% 79% $26,713
Richmond City 4.8 75 89% 44% 18% 77% $37,976
Roanoke City 3.7 71 89% 28% 11% 71% $35,963
Williamsburg City 3.8 77 93% 51% 24% 95% $15,969
Arlington 8.8 85 95% 77% 41% 72% $84,891
Data Sources: Life Expectancy: County Health Rankings, 2024. Education and Earnings: US Census ACS, 2022.
American Human Development Index by Census Tract. In Charlottesville, the AHDI varies significantly across different neighborhoods, ranging from 2.4 to 8.2.

Figure 2.1: American Human Development Index by Census Tract. In Charlottesville, the AHDI varies significantly across different neighborhoods, ranging from 2.4 to 8.2.

Dimensions of the American Human Development Index by Census Tract. The health, education, and income indices are averaged to make the AHDI. In Charlottesville, the education index is relatively high across tracts while the income and health indices are lower.

Figure 2.2: Dimensions of the American Human Development Index by Census Tract. The health, education, and income indices are averaged to make the AHDI. In Charlottesville, the education index is relatively high across tracts while the income and health indices are lower.

3 Long and Health Life

3.0.1 Life Expectancy

Life Expectancy by Race, 2024. Average life expectancies with confidence intervals for all city residents (79 yrs), Black residents (72 yrs), and white residents (81 yrs).

Figure 3.1: Life Expectancy by Race, 2024. Average life expectancies with confidence intervals for all city residents (79 yrs), Black residents (72 yrs), and white residents (81 yrs).

Average Life Expectancy by Census Tract. Average life expectancy in Charlottesville ranges by tract, from 74 years in the Ridge St. area to 84 years in Locust Grove.

Figure 3.2: Average Life Expectancy by Census Tract. Average life expectancy in Charlottesville ranges by tract, from 74 years in the Ridge St. area to 84 years in Locust Grove.

3.0.2 Food Security

Overall Food Insecurity

1 in 10 people experience food insecurity (14%)

Food Insecurity Rate Among Black Residents

3 in 10 Black individuals experience food insecurity (32%)

Food Insecurity Rate Among Hispanic Residents

2 in 10 Hispanic individuals experience food insecurity (22%)

Food Insecurity Rate Among White Residents

1 in 10 white individuals experience food insecurity (13%)

Child Food Insecurity Rate

2 in 10 children experience food insecurity (17%)

3.0.3 Health Outcomes

Health Outcomes by Census Tract1
ASTHMA HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE CANCER DIABETES DEPRESSION HIGH CHOLESTEROL OBESITY
10th & Page-Venable 12% 20% 2% 7% 31% 22% 30%
Barracks-Rugby 10% 23% 6% 8% 27% 28% 29%
Belmont 10% 29% 6% 10% 26% 32% 34%
Downtown Area 9% 29% 9% 9% 23% 34% 29%
Fifeville-Cherry Avenue 11% 31% 5% 12% 25% 30% 38%
Fry's Springs 9% 25% 6% 8% 24% 29% 30%
Greenbrier-Meadows 9% 37% 10% 12% 21% 39% 30%
JPA-Fontaine 11% 17% 2% 5% 29% 20% 27%
Locust Grove 10% 31% 9% 10% 24% 35% 30%
Ridge St. 11% 35% 6% 13% 24% 33% 37%
Rose Hill-Harris-Venable 11% 25% 5% 8% 26% 28% 31%
Woolen Mills 10% 28% 8% 10% 24% 33% 32%
Data Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Population Health, 2024
1 Health outcome measure definitions available here: https://www.cdc.gov/places/measure-definitions/health-outcomes/index.html
Health Prevention Measures by Census Tract1
ROUTINE CHECKUP DENTAL VISIT MAMMOGRAPHY USE COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING
10th & Page-Venable 74% 55% 72% 58%
Barracks-Rugby 75% 67% 77% 72%
Belmont 76% 66% 75% 67%
Downtown Area 78% 76% 79% 78%
Fifeville-Cherry Avenue 76% 59% 79% 66%
Fry's Springs 76% 73% 80% 70%
Greenbrier-Meadows 81% 72% 78% 70%
JPA-Fontaine 72% 49% 70% 58%
Locust Grove 78% 73% 74% 71%
Ridge St. 78% 63% 75% 66%
Rose Hill-Harris-Venable 75% 66% 79% 68%
Woolen Mills 77% 70% 80% 73%
Data Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Population Health, 2024
1 Health prevention measure definitions available here: https://www.cdc.gov/places/measure-definitions/prevention/index.html

3.0.4 Health Insurance

Residents with No Health Insurance by Race. Overall, approximately 6% of residents do not have health insurance. This value is higher for Black residents, at 12% and Hispanic residents, at 17%.

Figure 3.3: Residents with No Health Insurance by Race. Overall, approximately 6% of residents do not have health insurance. This value is higher for Black residents, at 12% and Hispanic residents, at 17%.

Residents with No Health Insurance by Census Tract. The percent of residents without health insurance ranges from 1% in Greenbrier-Meadows to 13% in Woolen Mills.

Figure 3.4: Residents with No Health Insurance by Census Tract. The percent of residents without health insurance ranges from 1% in Greenbrier-Meadows to 13% in Woolen Mills.

3.0.5 EMS Responses to Opioid Overdoses

EMS Responses to Opioid Overdoses by Year, 12/1/16-7/10/24.

Figure 3.5: EMS Responses to Opioid Overdoses by Year, 12/1/16-7/10/24.

Rate of EMS Responses to Opioid Overdose by Race: 12/1/16-7/10/24

Figure 3.6: Rate of EMS Responses to Opioid Overdose by Race: 12/1/16-7/10/24

EMS Responses to Opioid Overdoses by Census Tract: 12/1/16-7/10/24. The number of emergency services responses to overdoses varies by place.

Figure 3.7: EMS Responses to Opioid Overdoses by Census Tract: 12/1/16-7/10/24. The number of emergency services responses to overdoses varies by place.

4 Access to Knowledge

4.0.1 Degree Attainment

Educational Attainment by Race/Ethnicity for the population 25 years and over, 2022. While 59% of residents overall have a bachelor's degree or higher, 17% of Black residents, 48% of Hispanic residents, and 70% of white residents have BA's or higher.

Figure 4.1: Educational Attainment by Race/Ethnicity for the population 25 years and over, 2022. While 59% of residents overall have a bachelor’s degree or higher, 17% of Black residents, 48% of Hispanic residents, and 70% of white residents have BA’s or higher.

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree or Higher by Census Tract for the population 25 years and older. Bachelor's degree attainment ranges from 36% in the Fifeville-Cherry Avenue tract to 82% in the Barracks-Rugby area.

Figure 4.2: Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree or Higher by Census Tract for the population 25 years and older. Bachelor’s degree attainment ranges from 36% in the Fifeville-Cherry Avenue tract to 82% in the Barracks-Rugby area.

4.0.2 School Enrollment

School Enrollment (Ages 3-24) by Census Tract, 2022. School enrollment ranges from 67% in Fry's Spring to 97% in the Locust Grove tract.

Figure 4.3: School Enrollment (Ages 3-24) by Census Tract, 2022. School enrollment ranges from 67% in Fry’s Spring to 97% in the Locust Grove tract.

4.0.3 AP & Dual Enrollment

AP & Dual Enrollment in CCS, 2022.

Figure 4.4: AP & Dual Enrollment in CCS, 2022.

4.0.4 Suspensions

Short Term Suspension Incidents by Race/Ethnicity

Figure 4.5: Short Term Suspension Incidents by Race/Ethnicity

4.0.5 Chronic Absenteeism

Chronic Absenteeism in CCS

Figure 4.6: Chronic Absenteeism in CCS

5 Decent Standard of Living: Economic Security and Housing Profile

5.0.1 Earnings and Income

Median Personal Earnings by Sex and Race

Figure 5.1: Median Personal Earnings by Sex and Race

Median Household Income by Census Tract.

Figure 5.2: Median Household Income by Census Tract.

Median Household Income by Race/Ethnicity

Figure 5.3: Median Household Income by Race/Ethnicity

5.0.2 Struggling Families: Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE)

ALICE Thresholds 2010-2022

Figure 5.4: ALICE Thresholds 2010-2022

ALICE Households by Race/Ethnicity

Figure 5.5: ALICE Households by Race/Ethnicity

5.0.3 Housing: Renters and Owners

Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI): 2015-2024

Figure 5.6: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI): 2015-2024

Gross Rent by Census Tract

Figure 5.7: Gross Rent by Census Tract

Rent Burdened Households by Census Tract

Figure 5.8: Rent Burdened Households by Census Tract

Home Ownership by Race: 2012 & 2022

Figure 5.9: Home Ownership by Race: 2012 & 2022

Home Ownership by Census Tract

Figure 5.10: Home Ownership by Census Tract